Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9325 ratings
8.13 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Chris

Great and hard to find at times...

Great and hard to find at times...

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2016
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.5

Definitely had a Bourbon thing going on. Not my style.

Definitely had a Bourbon thing going on. Not my style.

Apr 28th, 2017
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

6.9

Stewed cassis and plum on the nose gave me high hopes, but dreadfully disjointed in flavor. Finished with a bitter, burned leather quality that made it undrinkable for me.

Stewed cassis and plum on the nose gave me high hopes, but dreadfully disjointed in flavor. Finished with a bitter, burned leather quality that made it undrinkable for me.

Jan 22nd, 2017
T SZYMAN

Paired with garlic steak with mushrooms and string onions. Paired very well. Nice September evening outside on the deck.

Paired with garlic steak with mushrooms and string onions. Paired very well. Nice September evening outside on the deck.

Sep 7th, 2022
Christian Goodwin

Ages well- very fruit forward and lush. Strong oak

Ages well- very fruit forward and lush. Strong oak

Jul 21st, 2021
Laura Vaughn Arellano

The bourbon finish never disappoints. Very smooth. 

The bourbon finish never disappoints. Very smooth. 

Apr 28th, 2021
Alex Tso

Waaaay too much vanilla.
Doesn’t even taste like wine

Waaaay too much vanilla.
Doesn’t even taste like wine

Nov 20th, 2020
Steve Collins

To steal a line from @Steve Haro , good qpr on this one.

To steal a line from @Steve Haro , good qpr on this one.

Oct 16th, 2020
Alessa Small

Target sale. We really like it. Taste the blackberry and warmth

Target sale. We really like it. Taste the blackberry and warmth

Oct 15th, 2020
Tommy

A couple of months in a bourbon barrel and you get some fantastic flavor and enjoyment. Really good!

A couple of months in a bourbon barrel and you get some fantastic flavor and enjoyment. Really good!

Oct 4th, 2020